Network Test Engineer, Google Global Networking

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience with network equipment and network protocols testing and debugging.
• Experience in test automation using Python or C++.
  
• Experience with test methodologies, writing test plans and creating test cases.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with and testing multiple networking protocols, as well as troubleshooting automation.
• Experience architecting and developing test infrastructure to support network solutions.

About the job

Our computational challenges are so big and unique we can't just buy our hardware, we've got to make it ourselves. Our Platforms Team designs and builds the hardware, software and networking technologies that power all of Google's services. As a Networking Test Engineer you make sure that our massive and growing network is operating at its peak potential. You have hands-on experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design. It's your job to make sure Google's cutting-edge technology can perform at scale.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute test plans for networking features.
• Design and deploy suitable testbeds for testing Networking software infrastructure.
• Develop test automation tools and Automation testing.
• Certify software releases for general use.
• Generate ideas to solve open-ended problems with multiple approaches to reach an optimal solution.